Ward Clerk

Ramsay Health Care UK; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Ward Clerk to join their dedicated team at a leading private hospital. This part-time position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, where you'll play a crucial role in managing patient documentation and providing excellent customer service. Located in the picturesque countryside, the hospital prides itself on high clinical standards and a commitment to individual patient care. If you're looking for a fulfilling role in healthcare with opportunities for professional growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Flexible Shift Patterns

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Free Training and Development

Free Parking

Subsidised Staff Restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work Scheme

The Blue Light Card Scheme

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Previous hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient paperwork and ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Support the Ward team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Hospital Experience

Tools

Maxims

Job description

time left to apply End Date: January 12, 2025 (15 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR12030

Job Description

Hours: 24 hours per work, Part-time

Salary: Depending on experience + Benefits

Summary:

The Rivers Hospital is one of the leading private hospitals in the UK and is easily accessible from London and the Home Counties.

The hospital is located in Sawbridgeworth on the Essex, Hertfordshire border in beautiful countryside. A sweeping drive through landscaped grounds leads you to ample free car parking and our award-winning team focused on providing individual care to meet your needs.

The hospital opened in 1992 and is equipped with the latest medical facilities for diagnosis and treatment, and has very high-quality clinical standards including effective infection prevention measures.

The role:

We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team at Rivers Hospital, based in Sawbridgeworth.

As the Ward Clerk, you will be expected to be a part of our busy Ward and Admin team. You will be dealing with our computer system - Maxims, as well as ensuring contemporaneous medical folders while patients are with us. You will also be expected to answer the phone to patients and visitors and be able to field the calls appropriately.

You will ensure that all admin processes are adhered to in a timely and professional manner. On a daily basis you will keep patient paperwork up to date, accurate and support the wider Ward team with effectively managing all admin for the department.

Skills & Attributes:

• Outstanding professional customer service and inter-personal skills
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Flexibility and adaptability to cover the needs of the department/hospital
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn additional software
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience of having worked in a hospital setting

Benefits:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (prorated)
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees form the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

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It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.